TAMALES EXPRESS
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection history. 3802 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL.
Latest result
Pass
Last inspection
April 8, 2026
1 inspection on file · 5 total violations
Violations on last inspection
- THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE: Observed broken thermometers inside upright refrigeration units in front prep area. instructed to replace and maintain.
- FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed rusted shelving racks inside upright coca cola cooling equipment. instructed to resurface or replace to maintain in good repair.
- TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED: Observed garbage receptacle in womens toiletroom without covering. instructed to provide and maintain.
- PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN: Observed floors in rear prep area around all heavy cooking equipment and under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning. instructed to provide and maintain floor.
- ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. instructed to replace burned out bulbs and maintain
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